Jackson Defends Runoff Primary Against Racial Motives
The analysis states Jesse Jackson misreads the runoff primary in Southern states, arguing it is not a racial device but a refinement of the nominating process. It notes historically blacks supported Republican voting patterns, and that successful black leaders win broad white and black support. It warns further polarization could boost the GOP to majority status.
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Jesse Jackson
Jackson
South
United States
Republican Party
Sue-ers Galore Court Critics Warn System Is Dying
A Chicago area case prompts Judge Charles Kocoras to condemn frivolous lawsuits that clog courts and corrupt justice. He argues civil rights laws are misused for nuisance suits, while lawyers promote mass claims for easy settlements and public disdain for the profession grows. Local voices warn systemic paralysis unless reform occurs.
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Paul Harvey
Chicago
Charles Kocoras
Kocoras
Warren Burger
Authors View On Pronunciation Prejudices
Ashley Cooper discusses personal biases toward how words are pronounced noting fury at mispronunciations like four syllables in miniature and the or sound in orange Doris Oregon. He cites Mark Twain and Bartlett's quote on Vinci and Vinchi and rejects prescriptive norms while embracing regional accents. He teases Webster yet accepts differences and jokes about Valentine day mail.
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Orange
Doris
Oregon
Chrysler Bailout Becomes Litmus Test In 1984 Democratic Race
Washington report notes the Chrysler loan guarantee debate framed the 1984 nomination battle. Hart opposed the 3.5 billion package as market freedom principle, while Mondale linked it to his broader rescue economy. Tsongas defends concessions, Blumenthal cites Mondale’s image of America as Chrysler, unions loomed large, with AFL CIO and business groups weighing in. The issue resurfaces as Republicans loom.
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David S. Broder
Washington
Gary Hart
Carter-Mondale
Walter F. Mondale
Hart
Colorado
Chrysler
Paul Tsongas
D-Mass
Sidney Blumenthal
The
New Republic
Blumenthal
Mondale
America
U.S
Tsongas
Auto Union
Mondales
Democratic Party
Hart-Tsongas
Tripartite Board of Government
Committee For Economic Development
Bush accuses Dems of anti Semitism in rainbow coalition
Vice President George Bush charges Mondale Hart and the Democratic Party with anti Semitism over the Jewish vote in New York and Jesse Jackson. Democrats worry about keeping black and Jewish voters united while Republicans try to exploit Jackson’s appeal and its effect on white voters in the South and urban areas.
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Washington
George Bush
Walter Mondale
Gary Hart
Mondale
Hart
New York
Bush
Jesse Jackson
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Rainbow Coalition
Rev. Jackson
Jackson
San Francisco
Vigil Against Global Terrorism Stresses Moral Vigil and Action
An editorial reflects on the Libyan Embassy attack in London and the broader fight against terrorism. It cites Muammar Gaddafi, Olympic history, and US directives, urging sources of radicalization be understood, preemptive intelligence expanded, and a humane yet decisive response to protect civilization.
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Kadafi
London
Muammar Kadafi
Britain
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